An American missionary who was detained for more than a year in Tunisia was released on Sunday.
Officials received the release of American citizen Robert Viera on Sunday afternoon, citing American Special Envoy Adam Bohaler, according to a Reuters report.
Bohaler told The outlet that the Viera was working when he was detained by Tunisian officials 13 months ago.
Officials allegedly suspected Viera of espionage.
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The Trump administration recently secured the release of an American citizen detained in Tunisia, according to Reuters. (Istock)
Tunisia, the North African country of Algeria and Libya, was responsible for the release of Viera after working in Tunisia, Bohaler, Mohammad Ali Nafti.
After releasing on Sunday, Viera along with her family went back home to America.
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Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohammad Ali Nafti worked with American officials on the release of Viera. (Through Khalid Desauki/AFP Getty Image)
Boheller said, “We appreciate Tunisia’s decision to resolve the matter and allow Shri Viera to be reunited with our family after pre-trial detention of over 13 months.”
Bohaler credited his cooperation with Nafty to achieve the release of the captive.
Tunisia is a North African country surrounded by Algeria and Libya. Viera was detained in Tunisia for more than a year. (Istock)
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Reuters contributed to this report.
